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Update: Kidnapping suspect has been identified

UPDATE: 

At approximately 5:00 PM on, March 16, 2022, the Dothan Police Department responded to an attempted kidnapping of a small child on Candlewood Drive in Dothan.  It was reported two unknown white males in a red Dodge pickup truck stopped in front of the residence where the small child was playing.  It was reported the passenger in the truck attempted to grab the small child and pull her into the vehicle.

Multiple investigators began working on this intensely due to the seriousness of the matter.   The driver and the vehicle were located.  After interviewing multiple witnesses, the driver, and reviewing lots of surveillance video from various locations, it was determined an attempted kidnapping did not occur.  The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, did stop in the roadway near the small child.  Concerned for her safety, he advised her she needed to stay away from the roadway before she got struck by a vehicle.  It is believed there was a miscommunication or misunderstanding in information being relayed.  However, with the initial indication that such a crime had been committed, we took the matter seriously and did not stop until the investigation proved otherwise.

Circumstances of this nature are never taken lightly and will always be investigated to the fullest extent.  The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in not only this situation but all situations they assist us with.  By sharing our stories, providing us information, and helping identify persons of interest, it greatly benefits our investigations.

 

 

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Unauthorized Test Drive Leads To Arrest

On March 11, 2022, an employee of a car lot located in the 3000 block of South Oates Street witnessed an individual being dropped off in their parking lot.  The individual quickly got into a vehicle sitting on the lot and drove away at a high rate of speed.  This unapproved test drive was immediately recognized as a vehicle theft in progress and the Dothan Police Department was notified.  Within minutes, officers located the stolen vehicle traveling on East Main Street.  A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver was taken into custody.

Jeremy Jermaine Dortch, 40 years old of Dothan was charged with one count of Theft of Property first degree.  His bond was set at $30,000.00.

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Father Accused of Killing His Daughter Almost a Year Ago

In March 2021, a report was filed with the Dothan Police Department for a missing person, 38-year-old Tomekia Tiffany Williams.  Tomekia was from Jacksonville, FL but was last known to be in Dothan, AL.  All leads were exhausted in the investigation of her disappearance at that time.

On February 9, 2022, skeletal remains were found in in the 2000 block of Johntown Road in Ozark, AL.  Believing those remains could possibly be Tomekia Tiffany Williams, DNA testing was completed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, confirming it was her.

Ozark Police Department spoke to the last person Tomekia was known to be with, her father, Orlando Williams of Dothan.  Information obtained led to investigators from Dothan Police Department joining Ozark Police Department in the joint investigation.  During the investigation, it was learned that after the death of Tomekia, Orlando Williams drove around with Tomekia’s body in his vehicle before dumping her body in the wooded area in Ozark.

As a result of the investigation, the Dothan Police Department charged 64 year old Orlando Williams of Dothan with one count of murder for the death of Tomekia Tiffany Williams.  His bond was set at $1.5 million.  The Ozark Police Department will have additional charges against Orlando Williams.

The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Ozark Police Department for their assistance in this investigation which has helped bring closure to the family of Tomekia Tiffany Williams.

 

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Friday Night Vehicle Accident Turns Out To Be The Result Of A Gunshot Wound

On March 4, 2022, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of Judson Street for an accident involving a motor vehicle and a residential structure.  Upon arrival, officers quickly discovered the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, had at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso area.  Dothan Fire and Rescue preformed life saving measures on the victim but he was determined to be deceased.

Criminal Investigators began an investigation at that point.  It was determined the victim received at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso, which was determined to be fatal.  This led to the vehicle driving thru a chain link fence, hitting an electrical pole, and colliding with a residence.  There was minimal damage to the residence and very significant damage to the vehicle.  The victim has been identified as Kevin Montrea Jones, 36 years old, from Albany, GA.

The investigation into this matter is ongoing.  Police are asking anyone with information related to this matter to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000, or Crime Stoppers at 334-793-7000.  The Dothan Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help in an anonymous capacity.

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Dothan officer involved in shooting incident

On February 17, 2022, Dothan Police Officers were working the scene of a recovered stolen vehicle in the 2800 block of Montgomery Highway. A vehicle that was unrelated to the stolen vehicle drove through the crime scene, struck a Dothan Patrol vehicle and continued towards the Officers.

Officers gave commands for the driver to stop, which were not acknowledged. To avoid being struck by the vehicle a Dothan Police Officer fired at the suspect. After shots were fired, the vehicle continued south on Montgomery Highway, struck the stolen vehicle, and traveled down an embankment coming to rest near a building.

Dothan Officers gave emergency medical aid to the driver immediately after the incident. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In accordance with policy a request was made to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigations to respond to the scene and conduct an investigation. Any further questions should be directed to the State Bureau of Investigations.

William E. Benny
Chief of Police

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Dothan Woman Charged with Murder After Assault on Pregnant Victim

On January 24, 2022, Dothan Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 100 block of Shadowlawn Drive in Dothan.  According to witnesses, the victim and the suspect, Iveonna Turner, got into a physical altercation at that address.  During the altercation, Turner struck the victim, who was pregnant, several times in the stomach using her hands and feet during the assault.  After the incident, the victim sought medical treatment for pain in her stomach.

A medical examination confirmed the assault lead to injuries of the fetus that left the fetus unviable and unable to survive.  In the State of Alabama, a fetus, regardless of its viability, is considered a person.  Turner, as a result of the incident, has been charged with murder.

Iveonna Samone Lashay Turner (20) of Dothan has been charged with Murder.  Turner’s bond has been set at $500,000.

Iveonna Turner- Murder
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DPD Investigators Charge Suspect in October Murder

On October 9, 2021, Dothan Police Investigators began a murder investigation into the death of Sincere Tyson that occurred on Blissett Drive.  Investigators found that Tyson had suffered from at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.  Investigators have been working tirelessly on this case since the date it occurred.  On December 8, 2021, Investigators finally have enough evidence to announce charges on one individual involved in the crime.

Early in the investigation, Investigators identified the suspect, Solomon Cooper of Climax, GA, as a person of interest in this case.  After many search warrants and subpoenas issued for various items, Investigators found enough evidence that implicates Cooper in the murder.  Warrants were obtained for Cooper’s arrest and he currently incarcerated on unrelated charges in Georgia.  Once those charges are addressed in Georgia, Cooper will be extradited to Dothan to face charges in this case.

Solomon Terrell Cooper (19) of Climax, GA is charged with one count of Capital Murder-Burglary.  Once he is extradited to Alabama, Cooper will be held without bond.  More charges are expected at a later date.

Solomon Terrell Cooper (19)- Capital Murder-Burglary
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Capital Murder Suspect Arrested in Georgia for Warrant in Alabama

On October 28, 2021, Dothan Police Investigators obtained two warrants for the arrest of Ty’Shauwn Markise Bryant related to the murder of Christina Moore that occurred in September 2020.  Investigators, with the assistance of the United States Marshal’s Service Gulf Coast Regional Violent Fugitive Task Force, have been following leads on the location of Bryant.

On November 30, 2021, members of the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force received information on a location for Bryant in Georgia.  Bryant was located in Newnan, GA by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force and taken into custody without incident.  Bryant will be extradited back to Dothan to face charges of Capital Murder and Shooting into Occupied Residence.  When Bryant returns to Alabama, he will be held in the Houston County Jail with no bond.

If anyone has information about other crimes Bryant may have been involved in, we encourage them to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632.  People with information who want to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers at 334-793-7000.  The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshal’s Service Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in this case.

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Third Man Wanted in September 2020 Murder

On September 6, 2020, Dothan Police Investigators began an investigation into the death of Christina Moore in the 700 block of South Lena Street.  Although two suspects have already been charged in the case, Investigators continued their investigation into the details surrounding Moore’s murder.

On October 28, 2021, the investigation revealed a third suspect connected to Moore’s murder.  The third suspect was identified as Ty’Shauwn Markise Bryant.  The investigation led to warrants being obtained for Bryant.  The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bryant.  Bryant should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you see Bryant, do not approach and contact the Dothan Police Department or your local authorities.

Ty’Shauwn Bryant (22) of Dothan has active warrants for two counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Capital Murder related to the death of Moore.

Tyshauwn Markise Bryant- Two counts Attempted Murder and one count Capital Murder
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Dothan Man Killed in Friday Night Shooting

On October 1st, 2021, Dothan Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Monroe Street for reports of a victim being shot.  Upon arrival, Officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim, identified as Imari Tyquan Glanton (22), was pronounced dead on the scene.  The investigation is ongoing.  If anyone has any information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 334-793-7000.  The Dothan Police Department is committed to protecting the identities of witnesses and victims.

Crimstoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading an arrest.

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